They say what you eat shows on your skin, but somehow our heart does not listen to all this and we just end up gorging on anything and everything withought giving it much of a thought! Result- Acne, pimple and everything else that can ruin your skin. A little bit of care can help you get beautiful skin and that is what we will be focusing on today.
Diet plays a very important role when it comes to getting fabulous skin. Ther are in particuklar few very good food items which if eaten on daily basis can improve the quality of your skin. Let us get to know those few food items.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which helps in preventing sunburn. It is best when cooked with olive oil for ten weeks and you will see the difference. Tomatoes are great antioxidants as we all know but what is even more exciting is the fact that it is said to be high in carotenoid. They help in slowing down the cellular damage that happens from free radicals.
Salmon: If you are a non vegetarian, then you should relish salmon very often. Salmon has astaxanthin, which is a carotenoid that helps to improve the skin elasticity. So if you want youthful skin for a long time, then you know what to eat.
Pomegranate: These yummy red seeds are really tasty so include them as much as possible from now on as they will work from inside to turn you into a gorgeous pricess. Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants and helps the skin to create more collagen which helps in skin healing and improving the texture.
Beans: Beans are super rich source of proteins, which is very beneficial for repairing the skin cells. The legumes helps in proper digestion. The protein breaks down to amino acids which is essentially the building blocks of the cells. It helps in reparing the cells, in regeneration of the skin cells as well as in collagen formation.
Walnuts: Omega 3 fatty acids are really good for the skin, which is generally got from fish consumption but since the vegetarians lack this in their diet, they must include walnuts in their diet as they are a rich source of omega fatty acids. That will help in making their skin smoother and hair shinier.
Blueberries: As per studies conducted in the U.S., bluberries are the number one antioxidant rich fruit. Include bluberries in your diet as they protect you from premature aging.
Spinach: All green leafy vegtables are super great for skin but spinach in particular is rich in antioxidants as well as nutrients. It is a very good source of iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and Vitamin B, C and E.
Kiwis: This fuzzy brown fruit is a treasure full of antioxidants and vitamin C. It will help in keeping wrinkles at bay, maintaining healthy teeth and bones. The antioxidants present in kiwis help in preventing cancer and heart diseases.